Study

Finders, Keepers: The Jewish Laws of Lost Property (31:37)

Are you obligated to return found money? How hard must you search for its owner? Experience the thrill of authentic Talmudic study with this guided analysis of Tractate Baba Metziah and the laws of disputed ownership.

Every Jew a .22? The Talmudic Take on Gun Control (55:43)

Back in the days of swords and spears the Talmud discussed regulations that seem to provide precedent for modern-day gun control. Today, the debate rages afresh. Join this lecture for an intriguing look at how ancient Talmudic law is more relevant today than ever before.

Talmud: A Drop of Milk Falls on Meat (33:12)

Perek Hamafkid - Class 2 (20:33)

In this segment, Rabbi Eli Silberstein explores a section of the Aramaic text of the Talmud that elaborates on the previously discussed Mishnah. He focuses on a subtlety in the laws of a custodian’s responsibility and brings modern day parallels to help illustrate the distinction between two similar cases.

Redemption of the Firstborn Part 1 (17:44)

Debunking the Myths of the Talmud (55:27)

This class was given at the National Jewish Retreat - a yearly event hosted by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. The Retreat is a five day learning and discovery experience with world-class Torah lecturers which offers the opportunity to relax, reflect and refresh one’s spirit in a luxurious setting

Is It a Boy? Gender Determination in the Talmud (32:24)

Talmud with Training Wheels (1:16:53)

Do you miss those “old yeshiva days” and yearn for a second chance? Did you miss yeshiva altogether and always wanted to study a page of Talmud? Looking to get back into the rhythm of daily learning or don’t know where to start? Let Rabbi Kaplan guide you, and you’ll be on your way!.